Tinubu approves ₦46bn second runway for Kano airport
President Tinubu has approved ₦46 billion for the construction of a second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to expand northern air traffic capacity.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced that President Bola Tinubu approved ₦46 billion for the construction of a second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The project aims to expand northern air traffic capacity, enhance emergency landing infrastructure, and boost regional trade logistics.
The second runway is a significant investment in Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. Kano is a major commercial hub in the north, and the expansion of the airport will facilitate trade and travel. The project will also enhance emergency landing infrastructure, improving safety.
This echoes the 2019 expansion of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, which also involved significant investment. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: a focus on improving aviation infrastructure.
The winners: the Nigerian aviation sector, which gains improved infrastructure; and northern businesses, which benefit from better logistics. The losers: the Nigerian budget, which must fund the project; and the Nigerian public, who must wait for the benefits to materialise.
Bottom Line: Tinubu has approved ₦46 billion for a second runway in Kano. The goal is to boost northern trade and air traffic. The question is whether the project will be delivered on time and within budget.